11 65 180 Removing and installing/renewing heat shield at top (N63O1)

IMPORTANT: Do not carry out test drives without heat shield (risk of fire! ).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release retaining clip (1).

Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Side Oxygen Sensor, Retaining Clip, Wire Ring

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Release bolts (1) through 180°.

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Bolts

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Release bolts (1) through 180°.

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Bolts

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Lift out heat shield.

Installation note:

Clip in heat shield (1) into retaining clip, see arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Heat Shield

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Assemble engine.